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Elektron Model:Cycles firmware

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Latest firmware

1.13
released 26 May 2021
Download firmware from elektron.se · needs Elektron Transfer

What's new in 1.13

Improvements: Added support for running the device on battery power using the Power Handle accessory and added a new BATTERY CONFIG menu with various battery-power related settings in the CONFIG menu. Added a battery indicator to the UI. Added an additional step to switch on the device when running on batteries to prevent unintentional power up. You then switch on the device by pressing and holding MAIN VOLUME for a second and then turn MAIN VOLUME clockwise four ticks. General USB Audio improvements. Prevented MIDI feedback problems that could occur when pressing [STOP] twice. Improved the visual feedback from the [REC] key in LIVE RECORDING mode. Tracks set to MOUT now also forwards the incoming note data on the AUTO channel from external MIDI controllers to the MIDI OUT port for control of an external device. The possibility to select track Machine via MIDI CC is now available at CC70. Bug fixes: A fixed (non-synced) MUL setting on one LFO could, in some circumstances, affect the tempo of the other LFO. When in LIVE RECORDING mode and using an external keyboard, only the first played note’s velocity and micro timing was recorded when playing legato. The following notes instead got the default values. The device did not listen to the MIDI CC All Notes Off. The USB Class Compliant audio from the computer to the Elektron device could sometimes be silenced. Parameter locked values were not displayed if another key was pressed immediately after the held [TRIG] key. Pattern change was ignored if the [PATTERN] key was released before the [TRIG] keys. Velocity modulation settings were not applied when previewing a preset. When locking PUNCH or GATE to a trig, the trig could sometimes be deleted if [TRIG] + [PUNCH]/[GATE] was pressed too quickly. A number at the end of a presets filename was ignored when distributing the presets to the tracks by loading a preset folder. [...]

Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Release notes on elektron.se ↗

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How to update the Elektron Model:Cycles

Install the latest Elektron Transfer on your computer. Connect Model:Cycles via USB, open Transfer, select the device, drag the .syx OS file onto the drop zone. The device reboots automatically when the update completes.

What you need

Elektron Transfer — the software Elektron uses to load firmware onto the Elektron Model:Cycles. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Elektron Model:Cycles

The Elektron Model:Cycles is updated with Elektron Transfer, published by Elektron.

Download Elektron Transfer from Elektronopens in a new tab — elektron.se

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Elektron Model:Cycles firmware update history

2 releases since Mar 2020, roughly one every 14 months.

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

Version 1.13 — 26 May 2021

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — elektron.se

Version 1.12 — 11 Mar 2020

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Elektron Model:Cycles firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Elektron Model:Cycles?

The latest firmware for the Elektron Model:Cycles is version 1.13, released on 26 May 2021. FW//RADAR last checked Elektron's official page on 26 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Elektron Model:Cycles?

Install the latest Elektron Transfer on your computer. Connect Model:Cycles via USB, open Transfer, select the device, drag the .syx OS file onto the drop zone. Full instructions on Elektron's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Elektron Model:Cycles?

You need Elektron Transfer, available from elektron.se.

Where can I download Elektron Model:Cycles firmware and drivers?

Directly from Elektron's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the Elektron Model:Cycles manual?

The official Elektron user manual is a PDF hosted on elektron.se. Elektron Model:Cycles user manual (PDF) →

Is the Elektron Model:Cycles still receiving firmware updates?

The last firmware release we recorded is 1.13 from 26 May 2021. FW//RADAR still checks Elektron's page daily.

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